The Dark Side of Family Ties: When Grandparents' Love Goes Too Far The bond between grandparents and their grandchildren is built on memories, shared experiences, and unconditional love.
However, this relationship can sometimes be marred by overindulgence, poor judgment, and neglect of parental boundaries. Two recent letters to a parenting advice column reveal the darker side of family ties.
"iPhone Fury" describes her horror when she discovered that her husband's parents had given their 11 year old son an unmonitored smartphone with access to adult websites.